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For those who couldn't attend the ceremony - here's a copy of the obituary.
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Desiree Jones
Kiara Sloan
Christopher Murray
Ramil Griggs
Malcom Murray
Jarshea Williams
Jerome Harris
Joshua Harris
Demetrius Ayo Sloan
Reagan Brown
We would like to thank the host of friends and family who graced
us with their presence, meals, cards, words of sympathy, and every
act of kindness in our time of bereavement. We would also like to
give a special thanks to Kathryn Norris and Vivian Shelton for
their help as friends and housemates during this time. Thank you
to Rev. Celeste Frazier and the Oneness Spiritual Center for
providing their spiritual services and guidance through this rough
time.
Acknowledgements
Honorary Pallbearers
Celeste Janae Williams
11/2/12 — 1/11/13
Homegoing Celebration
& Ascension to Ancestorhood for
Monday, January 21, 2013 1:00pm
A.R. Leak Funeral Home
7838 S. Cottage Grove
Repast - 235 N. Sacramento Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
Celeste Janae Williams entered the living domain on November 2, 2012 Chicago,
IL. She was born to Natasha Sloan and Jarell Williams - two beautiful young people that
only grew in brilliance in her presence. In her time on earth, she brought joy and hope to
all who were graced with her presence. She even touched the hearts of many through the
numerous photographs taken by various family members.
People would often say, “That baby has been here before!” It is for this reason that
we now recognize Celeste as our “abiku”. Abiku is defined in Nigerian Yoruba tradition
as : ‘a West Africa reincarnated being: a spirit in the form of a child who must repeatedly die and
be reborn.’ With her she brought love, peace and hope for a better tomorrow to our
families.
Celeste ascended to ancestor status on January 11, 2013. She leaves to cherish her
brief presence her parents; her maternal grandmothers – Janean L. Watkins, Lakeesha
Harris; paternal grandmother – Rynetta Harris; maternal grandfather - Demetrius Sloan;
paternal grandfathers – Maurice Grant and Marvin Harris; great grandmothers –
Yvonne Williams, Brenda Watkins, Saundra Treadwell and Jacquelyn Reed; maternal
great-grandfather - James K .Watkins; godmother - Sonja Newby; 17 aunts and uncles;
and a host of family and friends.
Celeste Janae—Our Heavenly Light Prayer to the Orisha, Yemaya
Yemaya, Blessed Mother of the Seas,
Let Your Sacred Waters wash over me.
Mother, embrace me, Your humble child.
Cleanse me, Nurture me, Sustain me.
Yemaya, Beautiful One.
You Who wears the Seven Skirts of the Seven Seas,
Swirl around me and create a flow of energy
that can wash away all bane.
Yemaya, Mistress of the Moon,
Shine Your light onto me,
And fill me with your magic.
Help me to accomplish my goals
Yemaya, Healing Ocean Mother
I ask You to fill me with Your Healing Energy
Let Your Cleansing Waters wash over me
Heal me with Your Regenerative Powers.
The Cord—Author Unknown
We are connected,
My child and I,
By an invisible cord,
Not seen by the eye.
It's not like the cord
That connects us 'til birth
This cord can't be seen
By any on earth.
This cord does its work
Right from the start.
It binds us together
Attached to my heart.
I know that it's there
Though no one can see
The invisible cord
From my child to me.
The strength of this cord
Man could create
It withstands the test
Can hold any weight.
And though you are gone,
Though you're not here with me,
The cord is still there
But no one can see.
It pulls at my heart
I am bruised…. I am sore,
But this cord is my lifeline
As never before.
I am thankful that God
Connects us this way
A mother and child
Death can't take away!
Sisters of the Womb Circle, New
Orleans, LA; Chicago, IL - Spiritual
Healers
Rev. Celeste Frazier - Officiant
For The Spirit
For The Hearts & Minds
Musical Processional - Michelle Moore
Welcome to Guest - Rev. Celeste Frazier
Libations/Call to the Ancestors - Lakeesha Harris
& Janean L. Watkins
Obituary Reading - Jarell Williams
A Song For The Family - Roxicana Bibbs
In Your Words - Please limit your
comments to two minutes. Thank you.
Words of Comfort - Rev. Celeste Frazier
Benediction - Rev. Celeste Frazier
Recessional